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Indian stock markets closed for Eid

The Indian stock markets remained closed on Monday in observance of Eid al-Fitr celebrations, while other major Asian markets faced heavy selling pressure. On Friday, Indian markets ended in the red, with the Nifty closing at 23,519 points after shedding 72 points, while the Sensex declined 0.25 per cent to settle at 77,414.